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- Privacy, range and power options
- 26-mile range
- No FCC license for FRS channels
- Expensive
Although they don't specifically review the Midland GXT710VP3 two-way radio, both Outdoor Life magazine and MossyOak.com evaluate similar models (with some added features). This radio also receives a fair number of posts from owners on Amazon.com.
The Midland GXT710VP3 two-way radio's features include 121 privacy codes to prevent eavesdropping, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather alerts, a rechargeable battery and a charger stand. The Midland's range is specified at 26 miles, one of the longest ranges of any two-way radio in its price category (though as with any two-way radio, actual range will vary). This Midland radio covers all 22 GMRS and FRS channels. An $85 FCC license is needed to use the long-range GRMS channels, but you can choose to operate the radio in a low-power mode for license-free operation on the FRS channels. This model might be found on eBay, but it's now discontinued. Instead, reviewers point to the Motorola EM1000 (*est. $45 per pair) as best in its price range.
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1. Outdoor Life
Sparano briefly discusses the differences between FRS and GMRS radios and then recommends three radios. The Midland GXT650VP1 (similar to the GXT710VP3) is suggested. Sparano likes its five watts of power for a longer range and better reception.
Review: Stay in Touch, Vin T. Sparano, Nov. 2006
2. MossyOak.com
Gear for hunters is covered in this article, including the Midland GXT850 (similar to the GXT710VP3). The writer likes that this two-way radio has a range of up to 26 miles, is water-resistant, has 22 channels, several animal calls, weather alerts and a rechargeable battery.
Review: Can I Get It in Mossy Oak?, Editors of MossyOak.com
3. Amazon.com
There are about 50 owner-written reviews here for the Midland two-way radio, even though the product itself is no longer available through Amazon.com. Overall, reviews are far more positive than for cheaper radios. The few negative comments concern range and battery life, but the positive reviews far outweigh the negative comments.
Review: Midland GXT710VP3 22-Channel 26-Mile GMRS 2 Way Radio, Contributors to Amazon.com
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